Dental Health Tips :)

Former Member

I know IBD people usually have dental problems unfortunately. I wanted to share these dental tips that I do, I hope they help you guys too

Use Cavity Protection Toothpaste

Step 1: Use about a pea sized amount of toothpaste ( I use more though lol)

Step 2: Brush teeth thoroughly for at least 2 minutes, definitely under 5 minutes.

Step 3: Spit out toothpaste, spit out as much as you can, do not rinse.

Step 4: Do not rinse, eat, or drink for at least 30 minutes: Keeping fluoride in your mouth adds added protection for your teeth and gums

Step 5: Use Mouthwash after lunch, waiting until after lunch gives that fluoride toothpaste extra hours to be in your mouth I would definitely go for Mouthwash Fluoride type but any should do

For those of you that always ask for evidence for everything I say, here is the link down below.

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/h...ep-your-teeth-clean/

2/15/2110:20 PM

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Former Member

Cleaning your tongue is also important. I use some fencing wire in a u shape to scrape the top and then use an electric toothbrush to clean down the middle of the tongue while rinsing with warm salted water and gurgling.tongue comes up looking new.

2/15/2111:28 PM

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Former Member

I put toothpaste on my toothbrush specifically for my tongue. I find that gets it cleaner for me.

2/16/212:51 PM

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PouchomarxMember

I have bad gum recession. I do not have gingivitis or periodontal disease. Periodontist said usually with as much gum recession most have gingivitis or periodontal disease but I have neither. He said the recession could be from aggressive brushing over the years or could be hereditary. I know my dad had full dentures by age of 40 so I am guessing its that. I had 4 teeth done 5 years ago and it was horribly expensive. I followed up today and he said I have 10 teeth that need done or I may experience tooth loss in 5-6 years. I am only 50 but I figure I will have 2-3 teeth done every year as that's all I can afford. 2 front teeth will cost me $2400.. its ridiculous what they charge for this.

2/18/211:06 PM

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@Pouchomarx posted:
I have bad gum recession. I do not have gingivitis or periodontal disease. Periodontist said usually with as much gum recession most have gingivitis or periodontal disease but I have neither. He said the recession could be from aggressive brushing over the years or could be hereditary. I know my dad had full dentures by age of 40 so I am guessing its that. I had 4 teeth done 5 years ago and it was horribly expensive. I followed up today and he said I have 10 teeth that need done or I may experience tooth loss in 5-6 years. I am only 50 but I figure I will have 2-3 teeth done every year as that's all I can afford. 2 front teeth will cost me $2400.. its ridiculous what they charge for this.

Did you brush with a hard tooth brush back then or did you brush your teeth over 2 minutes???

A soft toothbrush is always recommended over hard toothbrush. Brush time is usually recommended at 2 minutes.

I am sorry to hear all of that as well! I could not imagine paying for all of that! Would you like to get dentures instead???

2/18/214:26 PM